BESSIE MARIE COOPER

July 15, 2017

Bessie Marie Cooper, 76, of English went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 14, 2017 in McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Gary. Born September 10, 1940 in War she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lou Brewster. She was a member of the Church of God, Atwell Mountain. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a precious prayer warrior and loved talking and witnessing to everyone about Jesus. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Otis Cooper; two brothers, Bill Brewster and Buck Brewster; and a sister Betty Click. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, David Alvin Cooper of Bartley; one daughter, Betty Lou Walsh of Hartwell, GA; two grandchildren, A.J. Walsh and Amber Knight of Athens, GA; and two great grandchildren. All whom she loved dearly. Bessie also had numerous special friends who loved her, and she loved them very much. We also want to thank all the first floor nursing staff of the McDowell Nursing home for the care and kindness during her stay there. Funeral service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the Jesus Church of Bartley with Rev. Hubert Sweeny and Rev. Pete Woods officiating. Burial will follow in Tom Sparks Cemetery on Bradshaw Mountain. Friends may call at the church Sunday after 6 p.m. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. The Douglas Mortuary of Welch and War is serving the family.